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🧸 Product SE ES March 18, 2016

Calex Holland — Decorative light bulb

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Calex Holland — Decorative light bulb
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment

Hazard: The cap of the light bulb is too long. The user can consequently touch the live cap when inserting the light bulb in a socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the rel

Origin
The Netherlands
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What is this? A decorative light bulb made in the Netherlands. The metal part at the bottom is too long.

What's happening? The long metal part can touch live wires inside the lamp socket. This can give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you bought this bulb in Sweden or Spain, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using the bulb. Ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The cap of the light bulb is too long. The user can consequently touch the live cap when inserting the light bulb in a socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the rel · Origin: The Netherlands

First published
March 18, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/198924

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What is this product recall alert about?
Calex Holland — Decorative light bulb. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The cap of the light bulb is too long. The user can consequently touch the live cap when inserting the light bulb in a socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 18, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Sweden and Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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